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Foot Locker: high expectations for a future under Dillon's leadership
After a challenging few years, analysts and investors are placing high hopes on the fresh perspective Dillon will bring to the US-based retailer's future, says Sportstextiles.com
Pakistani footwear exports in growing mode
The Asian country's footwear exports grew significantly from July through October 2022 (by 82% in volume and by 31%, year-over-year), while leather exports lag behind
Havaianas expands ReCycle initiative in Asia
The Havaianas Asia Pacific (APAC) division has committed to collecting 10% of the total sold flip-flops using Recycle stations in-stores across the region by 2030
Dr. Martens warns on full year profit margins
Despite a strong performance in the first half, the British label is concerned with full year profits due to weaker consumer demand, higher investment in its DTC channel and a stronger US dollar
Ellen Schmidt-Delvin: we are all looking to Europe to show us the next innovation
Today we are sharing with you an interview with Ellen Schmidt-Delvin, Cofounder and Executive Director, University of Oregon. We have talked with Ellen about traceability, sustainability and innovation and all pressing issues of the footwear industry
Dior buys prints and manual finishings on leather specialist Art Lab
According to the Milanese business newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore, the Parisian-based House has acquired the Tuscan company specialized in prints and handmade finishings on leather
UK: cost-of-living crisis to impact Christmas spending habits
Nearly half of UK consumers (43%) are expecting to spend less over the upcoming festive season, as compared to 22% in the same period last year. Consumer confidence is at an all-time low
Designer Brands adds two names to the Board of Directors
The North-American company announced the appointment of Rich Paul and Tami J. Fersko to the Designer Brands Board of Directors as independent directors
MLV Shoes opens its first store
The Portuguese footwear brand opened its first space in Lisbon to showcase the entire catalogue. So far, the brand could only be found online and in multi-brand sales points across the country
Dick's Sporting Goods posts solid performance
The sporting goods retailer has reported a 7.7% net sales increase in the third quarter of 2022, as compared to the same period of last year, deciding to raise the full year outlook in result
Strong third quarter for Caleres
The US-based footwear group posted record quarterly consolidated net sales of 798.3 million US dollars in the third quarter of 2022, driven by the performance of the Brand Portfolio Segment
New qualifications for designers of sustainable footwear
The Erasmus+ SHOEDES training project aimed at promoting initiatives towards sustainable product designers is calling out footwear designers, industry technicians and students to take part of the project by filling out training needs questionnaire
Ecco Leather teams up with mycelium technology company Ecovative
The global tannery, which is part of the Danish footwear brand Ecco, has partnered up with Ecovative to develop and commercialize mycelium materials for a range of new products
Gucci's Creative Director Alessandro Michele steps down
The Italian-based luxury House has announced that the Rome-born designer is stepping down as Creative Director, effective immediately, after almost eight years in the job
Shoe Carnival announces third quarter results
The US-based footwear retailer reported a sales decline of 4% in the third quarter of 2022, as compared to the same period of 2021, in which results were impacted by governmental stimulus
Tod's posts sales increase
The Italian-based luxury group posted a sales growth of 16.4% through September, year-over-year. Sales picked up in the third quarter in Greater China, but demand remains volatile in this region
AAFA applauds House for passing Inform Consumers Act
The American Apparel & Footwear Association commended the US House of Representatives for its passage of the Inform Act and is encouraging the Senate to push forward the bill
Ildemar Marchi de Almeida: sustainability is at the DNA of JBS Couros
Today we share with you an interview with Ildemar Marchi de Almeida, CEO at Conceria Priante, JBS Couros's Research and Development Center. We have talked about leather, sustainability and market demands. Watch it all here
Foot Locker raises guidance
After reporting "better-than-expected results" in the third quarter of 2022, the US-based retailer announced that it has raised its full year outlook
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